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Oasis Fencing
4.0(
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Serving West Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! Jason came right out to give me an estimate then let me know when they would get the materials and when they could start. I was extremely satisfied with the fence and the quality of the work"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Agape Construction & Improvement
4.0(
60
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Serving West Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Brady is the best you'll ever find for home remodeling projects.
Showed up on time. Took the time to make ever job right.
Projects were worked on over a number of months, one at a time.


The best and most honest tradesmen I've ever found.
We moved to Texas in January of 2014.  We whish Brady could have come with us.
I've found some good (and bad) people to work on the Texas home.  But no one who comes close to the quality of work done by Brady Brower.
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the home owners are very happy!
all done!!

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Handy Andy Do All Services
5.0(
3
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Serving West Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are currently working part time in the evenings and on the weekends aside from our full time jobs in the HVAC industry. We do such a wide variety of things that it's impossible to list them all so if you're project isn't listed in our provided services don't hesitate to contact us!!

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

The maximum recommended slope on which you can build a racked or stepped fence is 45 degrees. After that, construction becomes quite tricky and may require the use of retaining walls or terraces to make the fenced area flatter.

You have several options for anchoring a temporary fence to keep it from falling down. Sandbags can be used as a standard weight, but they may blow away or fail in strong winds and inclement weather. Spikes and bolts are a cost-effective and easy-to-install alternative, but drilling can be difficult if the ground is frozen, too soft, or too hard. Another option is wind braces, which should be bolted into the ground to withstand turbulent wind; however, like spikes, they can be challenging to install in very soft or hard ground.

Maintain your wattle fence by inspecting it at least twice per year for loose weaving and degrading branches. Replace any seriously degraded sections, ensure water drains properly around the posts, and trim any sprouting branches if you used green wood. If you notice the weave loosening, you can often tighten it by gently pushing down on the top branches. You can also apply a natural wood preservative every two to three years to extend the fence's lifespan.

Pickets should sit at least 2 inches off the ground to encourage groundwater to flow underneath. Pickets can sit as much as 6 inches off the ground, but setting it any higher could let pets in or out of your yard unintentionally. These are not to be confused with the fence posts anchored underground with soil or concrete footing.

Traditional bamboo fences use twine to attach pickets to posts and stringers, but you have to keep an eye on the twine, as it will deteriorate over time. Alternatively, you can fasten bamboo pickets to framing using fence screws.

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